title: Postpartum subcutaneous emphysema with pneumomediastinum.
abstract: We have presented a case of pneumomediastinum and subcutaneous emphysema in a 30 year old woman immediately post-partum. The underlying pulmonary pathophysiology and management are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology, Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, DC.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Demetroulakos
authors.forename: M S
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Morris
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Waldhorn
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D004724:Endoscopy; D005260:Female; D006347:Heart Sounds; D006801:Humans; D008478:Mediastinal Emphysema / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D011644:Puerperal Disorders / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D011859:Radiography; D013352:Subcutaneous Emphysema / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology